Highest Palestinian population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Palestinian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Palestinian residents as a percentage of total population. Sampson County, North Carolina leads at 0.6%. 612 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest palestinian share?
Sampson County, North Carolina ranks #1 with 0.6% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by palestinian share?
Sampson County, North Carolina, Sequatchie County, Tennessee, Morrill County, Nebraska, Passaic County, New Jersey, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
How many counties are in this ranking?
612 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is palestinian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Palestinian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).